Explorer Guitar Stores

We've partnered with the best Explorer guitar store in the business for a number of reasons. eBay has been serving up guitars and all type of musical merchandise for years from authorized dealers as well as individual sellers.

They offer purchase protection which amounts to a generous guarantee. It helps insure your satisfaction following your purchase, the details listed on the site.

They do not collect sales tax except where required by law, and the issue of sales tax is always changing so it pays to understand your home state's tax laws.

Inventory changes continually since many of the Explorer shaped guitars are manufactured for a limited time only. As for an Explorer guitar store, we recommend an eBay or Amazon search if the model you desire has been taken off the store shelf also.

Buying a Used Explorer Guitar

You can almost always find someone willing to part with a used Explorer guitar.

It seems as though musicians can find themselves short of cash, instrument liquidatation becomes an option sooner or later (unfortunately that's just the way it is). One man's overstock of guitars can be another man's treasure.

Also, make note that many of these Explorer guitars qualify for free shipping since their cost either because the seller's policy or beacause the cost will exceed the minimums required for free shipping. This is another advantage over your local guitar shop since you are buying from an establishment most likely with less overhead.

We encourage you to browse both suppliers before deciding since you have a shot at seeing a guitar you didn't even know existed.

Check the current inventory of Explorer shaped guitars available for shipment today. Note that each store may open in a new window, so you may have to hold down your control button (CTRL) while you click the store name if you've got your popup blocker enabled.

This also allows you to keep these windows or tabs open for your price comparisons. Remember to account for shipping and sales tax into your overall cost.

Spotting New or Used?

Can you spot the difference between a new or used explorer-shaped guitar? Look for signs of wear and tear on the guitar's body, neck, and fretboard. Used guitars may have scratches, dents, or worn finishes, whereas new guitars should appear in pristine condition.

Check the frets for signs of wear. New guitars typically have sharp and unworn frets, while used guitars may have indentations or wear on the frets.

New guitars usually come with original packaging, tags, and documentation like manuals and warranty cards. Used guitars might not have these items. New explorer-shaped guitars would have a distinctive fresh-out-of-the-box smell, while used guitars may have a more neutral or familiar scent.

Examine the hardware (e.g., tuning pegs, bridge, knobs) for signs of oxidation or corrosion. New guitars should have shiny and pristine hardware. New explorer-shaped guitars often come with factory-fresh strings, while used guitars might have strings that show signs of use and age.

Consider the price and the source of the guitar. Used guitars are typically sold at a lower price than new ones, especially if they show signs of use. It shouldn't be impossible to spot the difference between a new or used explorer-shaped guitar if you take a step back for a moment.

See also: Bass Guitars | Lefthand Guitars